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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns
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The best prices from Christchurch to Cairns are usually found in May or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from
Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)
All the information you need to plan the best CHC to CNS flight in 2021: compare Christchurch to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
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CHC - CNS Price
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$561 - $841
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CNS Temperature
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26 - 31 °C
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CNS Precipitation
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27 - 436 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from $561 From Christchurch to Cairns |
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One-way from $452 One-way flight from Christchurch to Cairns |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Cairns?
Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 12% on flights from Christchurch to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $731. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $741.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Christchurch. Prices for May average $672 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $448. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in May
When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Cairns (CHC - CNS)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
One-way flights to Cairns from Christchurch
The cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns
02:00 - 18:35
Multiple Airlines
1 stop
19h 35m
CHC - CNS
$452
Kiwi.com
06:45 - 13:20
Multiple Airlines
1 stop
9h 35m
CHC - CNS
$473
Kiwi.com
06:45 - 13:20
Multiple Airlines
1 stop
9h 35m
CHC - CNS
$550
Kiwi.com
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Destination information for Cairns
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Christchurch to Cairns.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = $0.98
Average temperature for September in Cairns
28.0 °C
Avg rainfall for September in Cairns
27.0 mm
